1980 Mercedes-Benz 240 D
Diesel Sedan (W123 body) |
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vehicle
(eBay auction begins Thursday, August 17 at 9:30
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Specifications:
Points in brief:
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A
clean and low mileage one-owner Florida car
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Extensive
books and records
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Finished
in beautiful Orient Red with Pebble Beige MB Tex
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Adult
owned and in very clean original condition
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Non-smoker car
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These
cars get remarkable gas mileage despite being safe, heavy and
substantial
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A perfect
candidate for alternative fuel systems
Strong areas:
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It has
one of the most well maintained and best running diesel engines I've
seen in a W123 chassis, and shifts through the gears beautifully.
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The
vacuum system has been well maintained, with the locks functioning
quickly, the cruise control operative, the dash vents working properly,
and the motor shutting off quickly.
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A one
owner car of this vintage is extremely difficult to find, and means the
car had consistent and regular maintenance from an affluent adult owner.
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This car
was sold new in Naples, Florida, and has never spent a winter up north.
As a result, the lack of corrosion is remarkable, including the body,
engine and undercarriage.
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This car
gets remarkable gas mileage, well over 30 in the city and up near 40 on
the highway. That efficiency is rare in such a substantial car,
with thick steel construction and doors that close with a solid and
satisfying sound.
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New front
tires have been installed, along with new motor mounts, and a recent air
conditioning overhaul. The AC is extremely cold and powerful.
Weak areas:
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The
original paint is a strong point in itself (one can clearly see there is
no accident damage or corrosion repair), but the finish on this car has
faded somewhat under the Florida sun, leaving areas on the top surfaces
cloudy and oxidized.
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The
interior is very clean for its age, but there is some mild fading here
and there and very light deflation of the padding on the rear seats.
A scan of the clear Florida
title, previously issued to the original owner as new in 1980:
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enlarge)
phone (239) 273-1150 between weekday hours
of 9AM - 6PM EST for details
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Engine, ID, Books, Trunk, Jambs, &
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Example photos of cosmetic flaws |
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This is the very
common shrinking of the vinyl trim on the inside door frames. |
The top of the steering
wheel has mild sun wear |
A missing corner on the
bezel surrounding the climate control |
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Degradation of the original
pinstripe |
Slight separation of the
stitched top of the rear seat |
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